One of my favorite gift ideas for adult children is something that helps them carry a little piece of their childhood into the home and life they’re building now. 🤎
Maybe it’s the board game your family played for hours, the recipe they always asked you to make, or the ornament that came out every Christmas.
I love the idea of giving them their own copy, their own supplies, their own little starting point.
Not because we want them to recreate our family or do things exactly the way we did. But because the things we loved together can become part of their stories, too.
Maybe they’ll play that game with friends. Maybe they’ll make that recipe for someone they love. Maybe they’ll start a whole new tradition inspired by one they grew up with.
Here are some ideas to get you started and save time as I’ve provided the links.
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Game Night
Even now that my kids are grown playing board games is still one of our favorite things to do when we are together! We have some old stand byes you probably love too, but I’ll also include some unique games we’ve found over the years that our adult kids still ask to play and love to play with their friends!
Even if you have these at your house, get your kids one for their home.
Poetry for Neanderthals – Great group game, So many laughs!
Catan – A Classic strategy game. 2-4 players
Azul – An ascetically beautiful fun strategy game 2-4 players
Quixx – Fast Family Dice Game 2-5 players
Ticket to Ride – A Cross-Country Train Adventure for Friends and Family, Strategy Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 8+, 2-5 Players, 30-60 Minute Playtime
Salem 1692 – This one is SO fun! In Salem 1692, the witch hunt is heating up. Who is friend and who is foe? Where are the witches hiding? This card game is a unique strategic and social deduction game. 4-12 players
Ghosted – Almost like a fu version of Clue, Social Deduction Game, 3-6 Players, Ages 10+, 30 Minute Gameplay
Aquire – Strategic Gameplay and Negotiation: Compete as a real estate tycoon in this classic strategy game where you manipulate construction, negotiate mergers, and trade stocks to build your fortune and dominate competitors 2-6 players
Cover Your Asessets – MAKE, STEAL & DEFEND YOUR FORTUNE: Create valuable asset stacks, steal from your opponents, and defend what’s yours in this fast-paced family card game. 2-6 players
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza – Funny, fast paced card game 2-8 players
Blank Slate – We often play this when our kids Grandparents are here. It’s always good for laughs.
Code Names – Crowd favorite! Always a good time.
Chameleon – SPOT THE IMPOSTER: Everyone gets the secret word except one sneaky player, the Chameleon. Each of you says one word linked to it, then the finger-pointing begins.
Coop – Fast Bluffing and Social Deduction Strategy, Hidden Roles, Deception, and Player Interaction
Splendor – Gem Trading Strategy Board Game, 2-4 Players. Ahs some specialized versions, we like the Marvel one.
Family Favorite Recipes and Cooking Supplies
I can name you my childhood favorite family recipes without hesitation and my kids can too. Do you have yours written down so the tradition can go on? Here are some cute recipe card ideas AND the kitchen supplies to make them. My kids grew up baking with me and I can’t tell you how excited my oldest daughter was when she got her own Kitchen Aid Mixer.
Heirloom Recipe Book and Journal
Kitchen Aid Mixer Get the color they grew up with for nostalgia or their favorite color to make it their own!
Kitchen Aid Pasta Maker Attachment
Kitchen Aid Ice Cream Maker Attachment
Non toxic Stainless Steel Pots
Our Place Wonder Oven, 6-in-1 Air Fryer & Toaster Oven, 2-Rack, 13 Qt The only truly non-toxic air fryer oven I’ve found. It comes in several colors too!
Our Place Wonder Oven Pro, 8-in-1 Digital Air Fryer Oven, 3-Rack, 30 Qt Larger Size
Holiday Traditions
Some of our holiday traditions include ornaments from tips we took or representing hobbies, favorite Christmas Books, and special decor we put out each year. Here are a few of ours that maybe you want to add to your family traditions.
The Christmas Miracle of Jonothan Toomey
Nativity with Wise Men and Shephards My mother in law gave me this early in our marriage and I still treasure it
Movie Night
We still love movie nights although now it might be all watching a hit series from our own homes but at the same time and facetiming about it! And what’s movie night without popcorn or cookie dough?!
Minky Couture Ultra-Soft Extra Plush Hugs Blanket – These are the softest blankets ever! Lots of colors
Travel
Road trips, the beach, Disney, you name we really love to travel as a family. Here are a few things your grown kids may need now that they are on their own.
Travel Backpack – TSA carryon approved! My daughter found this a few years ago and now I have one too. It comes in tons of colors and is the only carryon I use. I personally never check luggage now that I have this.
Fast Charging Portable Charger
Passport Holder Travel Wallet with Air Tag Holder
I hope this has inspired you with meaningful gift ideas for your adult children! As they grow it’s fun to give gifts that remind them of their roots and our love.
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